New York A08076 amends the penal law to redefine "following" for stalking in the fourth degree to include unauthorized tracking using devices or.

New York A08076 amends the penal law by redefining the term "following" for the crime of stalking in the fourth degree. The amendment includes the unauthorized use of devices or computers to track a person's movements or location without their permission. This includes any device or computer software, program, spyware, malware, or adware. The bill excludes employers using tracking technology during normal business or as per an employment agreement from being considered stalking. The act takes effect immediately.

New York A08076 amends the penal law to redefine "following" for stalking in the fourth degree to include unauthorized tracking using devices or.

New York A08076 amends the penal law by redefining the term "following" for the crime of stalking in the fourth degree. The amendment includes the unauthorized use of devices or computers to track a person's movements or location without their permission. This includes any device or computer software, program, spyware, malware, or adware. The bill excludes employers using tracking technology during normal business or as per an employment agreement from being considered stalking. The act takes effect immediately.